The Cure headlines Riot Fest lineup in Denver

Iggy Pop and his Stooges were among the highlight of the 2013 Riot Fest tour. (Tom Beedham / Courtesy photo )

The Cure will headline all three stops on the Riot Fest concert tour, including its Sept. 19-21 shows in the Denver area.

Riot Fest turns 10 this year and will be appearing for the second year in a row at Mays Farm in Byers, just east of Denver. In addition to Denver, Riot Fest will stop in Toronto Sept. 6-7 and Chicago Sept. 12-14.

Riot Fest was born in 2005 in Chicago, its flagship city, and expanded to Philadelphia in 2011. It also has been held in Brooklyn and Dallas.

"Hard to believe it's been 10 years," festival founder Michael Petryshyn said in announcing the 2014 lineup. "Really doesn't seem it's been all that long. But, my partner Sean (McKeough) and I are so very lucky that the fans believe in what we do.

"And I'm just as thankful that a good chunk of our friends from over the years are coming back to play and blow out a few birthday candles alongside us. Between both, that's what makes this year special."

Apparently in reaction to complaints after Riot Fest's debut in Denver, organizers say they will streamline parking and camping operations and intend to make capital improvements to the grounds.

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